Category: Foghorn Focus
As Time and Tides Go By
In the 1890s, a young Croatian immigrant jumped ship in New Orleans and headed to Biloxi, Miss. He had no money and couldn’t speak English, but as he [...]
The Changing Economics of Passenger Ferries
Maritime transport is undergoing one of its most significant transitions in decades. From rising environmental expectations to tightening regulation [...]
When Every Second Counts
It was around 10:25 a.m. on June 2, 2025, when the Lickety Split had just departed Ogden Slip in Chicago when a call came in on channel 16 that there [...]
The True Value of MariTrends
On Feb. 6, 2020, the Passenger Vessel Association wrapped up the final day of one of its most successful MariTrends in Tampa. While the idea of COVID [...]
We’re Here to Help
Determine the probable cause of transportation accidents and formulate safety recommendations to improve transportation safety. That’s the mission st [...]
Speaking Truth to Power
Known for his independent thinking, analytical rigor, and commitment to principle, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie opened the PVA Annual Conventio [...]
A Gathering on the River
It was truly a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to Cincinnati and Covington, Ky., for this year’s PVA Annual Convention at MariTren [...]
Charting the Course
Three legends of the passenger vessel industry came together on stage at this year’s PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 to talk about PVA, the [...]
The Digital Mariner
The mariner’s journey has always required patience, precision, and perseverance—not only at sea, but also when navigating the credentialing process. [...]
Building Trust and Driving Bookings
The Engine Of ConfidenceIn our industry, we often talk about conversion rates, cost-per-acquisition, and marketing spend. These are the metrics o [...]